Who We Are. is a week-long series of online events and film programmes designed to celebrate and spark debate around black British film, programmed by award-winning film exhibition company We Are Parable in collaboration with BFI. We Are Parable’s takeover programme takes place across BFI channels, including BFI Player and BFI YouTube, from 13 July.
Who We Are. will feature hosted online conversations with prominent and established filmmakers on BFI YouTube, as well as emerging black British talent such as Nosa Eke, Tomisin Adepeju, Anthony Vander and Stephan Pierre Mitchell.
There will also be access to music sets in partnership with Jazz Refreshed, curated film programmes to watch at home on BFI Player, workshop tutorials for aspiring creators to get their work made, and a short film competition for 16-19 year olds.
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BFI YouTube events
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Who We Are: Panel – Filmmaker forum with Akua Gyamfi, Fiona Lamptey, Stella Nwimo and Delia Rene
Monday 13 July, 7pm. Black British women creatives take centre stage in the first conversation as part of the Who We Are takeover, in association with the BFI.
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Jazz Re:Freshed present: Who We Are VJ set: An audio-visual exploration through black British film
Tuesday 14 July, 7pm. From Pressure to Babylon, Burning An Illusion to Kidulthood, the London-based music collective Jazz Re:Freshed present us with a 40 minute sonic journey through the last 40 years of Black British Film.
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Who We Are: Panel - Advice for black British creatives
Wednesday 15 July, 7pm. Our second panel features incredible filmmakers candidly sharing experiences of creating their work (with Nosa Eke, Tomisin Adepeju, Stephan Pierre Mitchell and Anthony Vander).
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Who We Are: We Are Parable in conversation with Akinola Davies, Jr
Thursday 16 July, 7pm. We catch up with visual artist and filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr, and discuss his various work with Blood Orange, Kate Tempest and Carhartt, to name a few.
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Who We Are: We Are Parable in conversation with Justin Simien
Friday 17 July, 7pm. We speak with Dear White People creator Justin Simien, talking us through his feelings about new audiences discovering his work, the need to see himself and his values on screen, and on a mutual love for Michaela Coel.